TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 V2
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TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 v2 This rider is updated regularly and pursuant to Production Manager’s advance. Please check that you have the latest version, and disregard any previously released versions or “word of mouth” information, other than information sent only by those authorized by Nile Rodgers Productions. Any possible options and alternative for the following equipment, other than what is listed herein, must meet Chic Production Manager’s approval. Pages included on this document: 1. Cover, contents and presentation 2. P.A system and FOH requirements 3. Monitor requirements 4. Microphones/D.I.boxes and accessories 5. Backline and band requirements 6. Miscellaneous consumables, risers, required personnel 7. Input and Channel list 8. Stage plot 9. Lighting Design & requirements 10. Lighting plot 1 (truss fixtures) 11. Lighting plot 2 (floor fixtures) 12. Visuals Requirements (where applicable) John Ryan – Tech Production Manager/FOH Engineer - Nile Rodgers & Chic Production - [email protected] International cell: +39 3469487082 - - Italy cell: +39 3289173405 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 v2 page 2/12 Upon request, Chic Production may recommend our preferred audio/lighting rental company. P.A. System Requirements P.A. System: Professional quality, preferably flown, stereo four-way speaker system (three way + sub- woofers), capable of delivering 110 db distortion-free, wide band audio, evenly distributed throughout the venue, plus full range front fills and delay systems where needed. Software/hardware control for the sound system must be available at front of house position and operated by a qualified systems engineer, available to assist our FOH engineer during setup, sound check and show time. Preferred audio systems are (quantity depending on venue/audience capacity and subject to Production Manager’s approval): • ADAMSON Energia E15, E12 or Y18 or Y10 or Spektrix (for small venues) • Funktion One Vero • L-Acoustics K1, K2 or V-Dosc or DV-Dosc • D&B Audiotechnik J Series Note: If you don’t have a preferred supplier, we may provide contacts for professional local dealers where available. FOH Control Requirements FOH Mixer: One professional digital audio mixer with minimum 24 input faders + VCA’s on main layer. Chic FOH engineer has show files for the following acceptable models: • Allen & Heath dLive S7000 • AVID Profile (minimum 3 DSP) • Digico SD5, SD7, SDTen • Yamaha PM1D, PM5D-RH Our FOH sound engineer travels with show memory cards for quick recall and setup ONLY for any of the above listed mixers. No other digital mixers are acceptable when sound check is not possible. Please arrange for firmware version compatibility with our sound engineer before arrival. Note: Sharing of mixers with other productions is possible ONLY if the specified digital models are provided. In events where limited time is granted for line check or sound check, these mixers are mandatory, and no analog mixing desks will be acceptable. FOH Mix position: The front of house mixing position will be located facing the stage, ideally at the center of the Venue or directly in line with one side of the main PA system, no closer than 80 feet (25 meters) and no further than 115 feet (55 meters) from stage. There must be no visual obstruction between the stage and the FOH mixing position and between the main PA hang and the mixing position. The FOH position at indoor venues will not be located in booths, side corridors or under balconies, unless equipped with near field monitors, compatible and time-aligned with the main sound system. Proper protection (security barriers etc.) and lighting is necessary for the FOH work space and seating arrangements must be taken in advance to allow sufficient space for the equipment and the FOH engineer to operate safely. John Ryan – Tech Production Manager/FOH Engineer - Nile Rodgers & Chic Production - [email protected] International cell: +39 3469487082 - - Italy cell: +39 3289173405 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 v2 page 3/12 MONITOR Control Requirements MONITOR Mixer: One professional digital audio mixer. Chic monitor engineer has show files for the following acceptable models (not in order of preference): • Allen & Heath dLive S7000 • AVID Venue S6L 32D • CADAC CDC6, CDC7, CDC8 • Digico SD5, SD7, SDTen • Soundcraft Vi6/Vi4 • SSL Live 500+ • Yamaha PM1D, PM5D-RH Our monitor engineer travels with show memory cards for quick recall and setup ONLY for the above listed mixers. No other digital mixers are acceptable when sound check is not possible. Please advise on firmware version compatibility with our sound engineer before arrival. Note: Sharing of mixers with other productions is possible ONLY if the specified digital models are provided. In events where limited time is granted for line check or sound check, these mixers are mandatory, and no analog mixing desks will be acceptable. MONITOR Mixer position: Mixer will be on an off-stage wing, stage left, with full access and visibility of stage and musicians. There will be no curtains or physical obstructions in the monitor engineer’s line of sight. Proper lighting for this workspace is necessary. Possibly avoid using this area as passageway to dressing rooms. Monitor Wedges: (MUST ALL BE THE SAME MODEL, WITH IDENTICAL AMPS/PROCESSORS) 14 (fourteen) high quality bi-amped monitor wedges, in order of preference (Quantity includes monitor engineer’s cue wedge plus a spare wedge): (please, must be all the same!!!) • Meyer - MJF212A • D&B Audiotechnik - M2/M4/MAX15 (with D12/D80 amps – NO D6) • L-Acoustics - 115XT-HiQ/MTD115b (with LA8 amps) 1 (one) subwoofer, 2 x 15 or 1 x 18 inch speakers (for Drum Fill), of the same series listed above. This may have the same aux send as drummer’s wedge, but on separate EQ. The sub cabinet must deliver 40Hz at -3dB. In Ear Systems: 6 (six) Wireless IEM systems, Sennheiser SR2050/SR2000/EW300G3 or Shure PSM1000/PSM900. Please provide minimum 2 Shure SE535 + 4 Sennheiser IE4 earpieces. Note: all the IEM systems must be connected to a dedicated antenna combiner (same brand/series) with unidirectional/circular polarized/helical antenna (like Sennheiser A5000CP or Professional Wireless RHCP). NO omnidirectional antennas. MONITOR MIXES – see stage plot (order may change depending on the available mixing desk): 01 drum wedge + sub, (aux send 14 if separate) 02 bass wedge 03 Nile wedge 04 piano SL wedge 05-06 keyboards SR IEM (stereo) 07 sax wedge 08 trumpet wedge 09 vocal 1 wedge 10 vocal 2 wedge 11 riser vocals wedge 12 guitar tech IEM (mono) 13 down stage external wedges (2 wedges, 1 mix) 14 drum sub (if separate - preferred solution) 15-16 Nile IEM (stereo) 17 -18 vocal 2 IEM (stereo) 19-20 piano SL IEM (stereo) 21-22 spare IEM (stereo) 24 reverb (internal FX) John Ryan – Tech Production Manager/FOH Engineer - Nile Rodgers & Chic Production - [email protected] International cell: +39 3469487082 - - Italy cell: +39 3289173405 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 v2 page 4/12 MICROPHONES & D.I. Boxes All vocal and horn microphones (hardwired and wireless) must have the same capsule model, except where specified on the attached channel list. Please advise if any of the microphones are not available as per channel list. Any alternative choices must be approved. 4 (four) wireless handheld microphones (2 main + 2 spare), Shure UHF-R/Axient series with Beta58 capsules, tuned on four different and clean frequencies. Make sure to have new batteries plus sufficient spares. All batteries must be DURACELL/PROCELL/ALKALINE. 2 (two) D.I. boxes at monitor mixer position (for show intro, 47-48 on the channel list). MISCELLANEOUS accessories Mic/boom stands: All mic stands must be in perfect working order, sturdy and with no rust or sharp edges. Please provide (See input channel list for exact amount and type of microphone stands): 2 (two) vertical mic stands with heavy round base (mandatory). Please also 1 (one) 12”/14” gooseneck extension rod for drummer’s vocal mic stand with 90° XLR/F cable or extension. IMPORTANT!! Shout System (connected between monitor and FOH desk positions) Please provide 2 (two) small active speakers, with volume control, + 2 (two) dynamic microphones with on/off switch. Comms: The comms will include a 2-station intercom on a separate channel, with beacon lights for silent call, connected between monitor and FOH desk positions for exclusive use by our sound crew. Please do not hesitate to contact our Tech Production Manager/FOH Sound Engineer for any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this Tech Rider. Once you have the final audio supply, please send a detailed and itemized confirmation to John Ryan at: [email protected]. International cell: +39 3469487082 - - - Italy cell: +39 3289173405 John Ryan – Tech Production Manager/FOH Engineer - Nile Rodgers & Chic Production - [email protected] International cell: +39 3469487082 - - Italy cell: +39 3289173405 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER 2017 v2 page 5/12 BACKLINE and BAND Requirements A professional English speaking drum tech is always required, hired locally or provided by the backline supplier, at no cost to Nile Rodgers Productions or Chic Management. Chic Tech Production Manager may recommend our preferred backline rental company and/or tech upon request. Nile Rodgers – Guitar & vocals 02 - Fender Hot Rod DeVille (Please 4 x 10” only) – leave on wheels or lift 25cm (9”) 01- Fender Stratocaster made in USA (white or black) as backup + strap with new (009-042) strings 01– Set of D’Addario electric guitar strings, nickel wound, 009-042 gauge or NYXL0942 01- Boss tuner (spare) 01- Shure UR4D wireless unit (double receiver unit)* 03 - Shure UR1 instrument body packs* 03 - Shure WA302 or WA304 jack-mini Cannon* (NO angled jack, provide with straight ¼” jack only) *NOTE: Only Shure UR4D with UR1 body packs. NO Shure Axient/NO Sennheiser. Jerry Barnes – Bass & vocals Jerry Barnes is an Aguilar endorsed artist. If you have problems supplying the following equipment, please contact: Justin Huth – Artist Relations Manager – Aguilar Amplification LLC +1 212 4319109 ext.